Bonnie states, “This was the most common regret of all. When people realize that their life is almost over and look back clearly on it, it is easy to see how many dreams have gone unfulfilled. Most people had not honored even a half of their dreams and had to die knowing that it was due to choices they had made or not made. Health brings a freedom very few realize until they no longer have it.”

Final thoughts:

Don’t let the thoughts and influences of family, friends, or acquaintances deter you from pursuing your calling—don’t settle for an average life!

Don’t ignore the omens and signs—the more of them you ignore, the less they’ll come your way; and you’ll give up on your dream

2. You’ll Regret Not Starting Sooner

Avoid the trap of tomorrow

I’ll start this when I:

have the time

have the energy

have the resources

hit this age

land this job

etc.

My Biggest Regrets

My biggest regrets have never been, “Damn, I never should’ve attempted that.”

My biggest regrets have always been, “Damn, I wish I would’ve started doing that sooner.”

Take Action

3. Don’t Rob Yourself and Others of Your Gift

“The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.” – William Shakespeare or Picasso (nobody knows)

We all have untapped creative potential, and it’s our duty to spend our days trying to discover it so we can share with others

When you don’t seek out your gift, you rob your current and future self of purpose, fulfillment, happiness, and value you can bring to others

Action Step: Attack Fear

“Do what you fear, and fear disappears.” – David Joseph Schwartz

What is the one thing that’s holding you back from chasing your creative dreams?

By the end of the day of when you first hear this episode, I challenge you to get uncomfortable and take that first step toward attacking that fear.

This could be having that hard conversation with a loved one about your dream, sharing your work on social media for the first time, or signing up for that workout class. Whatever it is, take action and don’t fall into the trap of tomorrow.

Don’t go to your deathbed regretting the action you never took. You deserve to be happy.

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